Advice
Practical advice on choosing blinds
Plain-English guides to windows, light, privacy and getting the right blind in the right room.
Dim-out or blackout: what is the difference?What dim-out and blackout actually mean, where light still gets in and how to choose between them for bedrooms, nurse...
Choosing blind fabrics: screen, filtering, dim-out and blackoutScreen, filtering, dim-out and blackout fabrics each balance light, view and privacy differently. See what each does ...
Looking after wooden blindsA simple routine for dusting and spot cleaning wooden blinds, what to avoid, how to deal with greasy marks and sun, a...
How to look after roller blindsDusting, spot cleaning, and the habits that keep a roller blind rolling straight, plus what to go gently with and whe...
Blinds for tilt and turn windowsTilt and turn windows open inwards in two ways. What clearance blinds need, and which types and fits cope best.
Blinds for small windowsSmall windows reward a little care. Learn how to choose between recess and frame fitting, which styles suit the scale...
Blinds for open-plan rooms and long runs of glassLarge glass and bifold doors need a different plan from a single window. See how to zone the room, keep a long run co...
Blinds for bay windows: one blind or three?One blind across a bay or a separate blind in each pane? Angles, light control, fitting depth and which blind types s...
Wood or faux wood blinds?Real wood and faux wood venetian blinds look alike but behave differently with moisture, weight and care. Compare the...
How to identify your roof-window modelRoof blinds are made for a particular window. Find the label, note the codes and take the right photos so we can conf...
Roller or vertical blinds: which suits your window?Roller and vertical blinds solve different problems. Compare how each works, where each suits, and the trade-offs to ...
How to keep privacy without blocking all lightDay and night blinds, slat angles, fabric choice and partial cover: how to keep a room private and still bright.
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